Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA)
@pastcoal.bsky.social
A coalition of national and sub-national governments, businesses and organisations working to advance the transition from unabated coal power to clean energy.
BREAKING: Republic of Korea and Bahrain join the PPCA 🇰🇷🇧🇭
This is a historic step for the Republic of Korea, with the world's 7th largest coal fleet.
Find out about the country's new coal phase-out commitment, made official for the first time today⏩
poweringpastcoal.org/news/republi...
This is a historic step for the Republic of Korea, with the world's 7th largest coal fleet.
Find out about the country's new coal phase-out commitment, made official for the first time today⏩
poweringpastcoal.org/news/republi...
November 17, 2025 at 1:36 PM
BREAKING: Republic of Korea and Bahrain join the PPCA 🇰🇷🇧🇭
This is a historic step for the Republic of Korea, with the world's 7th largest coal fleet.
Find out about the country's new coal phase-out commitment, made official for the first time today⏩
poweringpastcoal.org/news/republi...
This is a historic step for the Republic of Korea, with the world's 7th largest coal fleet.
Find out about the country's new coal phase-out commitment, made official for the first time today⏩
poweringpastcoal.org/news/republi...
STARTING SOON: Our COP30 flagship Action Agenda event!
⭐ Including Ministers from the UK, Republic of Korea and Guatemala⭐
Expect new members announcements, insights on progress and more ⏩
Today, at 9:30 BRT, Special Event Room 1 – São Francisco, Area C.
poweringpastcoal.org/events/high-...
⭐ Including Ministers from the UK, Republic of Korea and Guatemala⭐
Expect new members announcements, insights on progress and more ⏩
Today, at 9:30 BRT, Special Event Room 1 – São Francisco, Area C.
poweringpastcoal.org/events/high-...
November 17, 2025 at 12:04 PM
STARTING SOON: Our COP30 flagship Action Agenda event!
⭐ Including Ministers from the UK, Republic of Korea and Guatemala⭐
Expect new members announcements, insights on progress and more ⏩
Today, at 9:30 BRT, Special Event Room 1 – São Francisco, Area C.
poweringpastcoal.org/events/high-...
⭐ Including Ministers from the UK, Republic of Korea and Guatemala⭐
Expect new members announcements, insights on progress and more ⏩
Today, at 9:30 BRT, Special Event Room 1 – São Francisco, Area C.
poweringpastcoal.org/events/high-...
Renewables overtook coal as the main source of power this year, but there's still much to be done to accelerate the coal transition.
For new announcements, join us at our flagship Action Agenda event, featuring ministers, changemakers and more🔊
poweringpastcoal.org/events/high-...
For new announcements, join us at our flagship Action Agenda event, featuring ministers, changemakers and more🔊
poweringpastcoal.org/events/high-...
November 14, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Renewables overtook coal as the main source of power this year, but there's still much to be done to accelerate the coal transition.
For new announcements, join us at our flagship Action Agenda event, featuring ministers, changemakers and more🔊
poweringpastcoal.org/events/high-...
For new announcements, join us at our flagship Action Agenda event, featuring ministers, changemakers and more🔊
poweringpastcoal.org/events/high-...
JUST LAUNCHED: PPCA ‘Plan to Accelerate Coal Transitions’ at #COP30
Developed with 29 countries and other organisations, this new plan sets out concrete, actionable steps to speed up the shift from coal to clean power.
Read it here:
poweringpastcoal.org/news/concret...
Developed with 29 countries and other organisations, this new plan sets out concrete, actionable steps to speed up the shift from coal to clean power.
Read it here:
poweringpastcoal.org/news/concret...
November 14, 2025 at 12:06 PM
JUST LAUNCHED: PPCA ‘Plan to Accelerate Coal Transitions’ at #COP30
Developed with 29 countries and other organisations, this new plan sets out concrete, actionable steps to speed up the shift from coal to clean power.
Read it here:
poweringpastcoal.org/news/concret...
Developed with 29 countries and other organisations, this new plan sets out concrete, actionable steps to speed up the shift from coal to clean power.
Read it here:
poweringpastcoal.org/news/concret...
How can we scale up coal retirement projects and enable greater system flexibility in emerging economies?
Join France and Indonesia, Co-chairs of the CTC, for the launch of two new reports set to move this work forward.
More information here:
poweringpastcoal.org/events/accel...
Join France and Indonesia, Co-chairs of the CTC, for the launch of two new reports set to move this work forward.
More information here:
poweringpastcoal.org/events/accel...
November 13, 2025 at 5:22 PM
How can we scale up coal retirement projects and enable greater system flexibility in emerging economies?
Join France and Indonesia, Co-chairs of the CTC, for the launch of two new reports set to move this work forward.
More information here:
poweringpastcoal.org/events/accel...
Join France and Indonesia, Co-chairs of the CTC, for the launch of two new reports set to move this work forward.
More information here:
poweringpastcoal.org/events/accel...
Renewables are increasingly the world’s cheapest source of energy, but countries need support to transition away from coal and reap the economic benefits of clean power.
Join us on the 17th to hear about progress, solutions and new announcements 👉
poweringpastcoal.org/events/high-...
Join us on the 17th to hear about progress, solutions and new announcements 👉
poweringpastcoal.org/events/high-...
November 13, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Renewables are increasingly the world’s cheapest source of energy, but countries need support to transition away from coal and reap the economic benefits of clean power.
Join us on the 17th to hear about progress, solutions and new announcements 👉
poweringpastcoal.org/events/high-...
Join us on the 17th to hear about progress, solutions and new announcements 👉
poweringpastcoal.org/events/high-...
There are many inspiring examples of countries and financial institutions accelerating the transition from coal to clean energy.
Join our COP30 event on 15th November to learn from them.
Find out more:
poweringpastcoal.org/events/scali...
Join our COP30 event on 15th November to learn from them.
Find out more:
poweringpastcoal.org/events/scali...
November 12, 2025 at 2:43 PM
There are many inspiring examples of countries and financial institutions accelerating the transition from coal to clean energy.
Join our COP30 event on 15th November to learn from them.
Find out more:
poweringpastcoal.org/events/scali...
Join our COP30 event on 15th November to learn from them.
Find out more:
poweringpastcoal.org/events/scali...
Join us for the launch of a new plan to accelerate coal transitions under the COP30 Action Agenda ⏩
Together with other coalitions and countries, we're organising this high-level event to demonstrate progress in the transition away from fossil fuels.
poweringpastcoal.org/events/high-...
Together with other coalitions and countries, we're organising this high-level event to demonstrate progress in the transition away from fossil fuels.
poweringpastcoal.org/events/high-...
November 12, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Join us for the launch of a new plan to accelerate coal transitions under the COP30 Action Agenda ⏩
Together with other coalitions and countries, we're organising this high-level event to demonstrate progress in the transition away from fossil fuels.
poweringpastcoal.org/events/high-...
Together with other coalitions and countries, we're organising this high-level event to demonstrate progress in the transition away from fossil fuels.
poweringpastcoal.org/events/high-...
What progress have we made on the coal-to-clean transition? How can we mobilise finance and put people at its heart?
To find out, join Katie White MP, Selwin Hart and more for the PPCA’s flagship Action Agenda event.
Expect some exciting new announcements⏩
poweringpastcoal.org/events/high-...
To find out, join Katie White MP, Selwin Hart and more for the PPCA’s flagship Action Agenda event.
Expect some exciting new announcements⏩
poweringpastcoal.org/events/high-...
November 12, 2025 at 11:24 AM
What progress have we made on the coal-to-clean transition? How can we mobilise finance and put people at its heart?
To find out, join Katie White MP, Selwin Hart and more for the PPCA’s flagship Action Agenda event.
Expect some exciting new announcements⏩
poweringpastcoal.org/events/high-...
To find out, join Katie White MP, Selwin Hart and more for the PPCA’s flagship Action Agenda event.
Expect some exciting new announcements⏩
poweringpastcoal.org/events/high-...
Practical solutions exist to help emerging economies accelerate transitions from coal to clean energy⏩
Join these speakers as they discuss practical steps to enable earlier retirement and greater system flexibility.
poweringpastcoal.org/events/accel...
Join these speakers as they discuss practical steps to enable earlier retirement and greater system flexibility.
poweringpastcoal.org/events/accel...
November 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Practical solutions exist to help emerging economies accelerate transitions from coal to clean energy⏩
Join these speakers as they discuss practical steps to enable earlier retirement and greater system flexibility.
poweringpastcoal.org/events/accel...
Join these speakers as they discuss practical steps to enable earlier retirement and greater system flexibility.
poweringpastcoal.org/events/accel...
From early retirement mechanisms to just transition plans, there are many emerging coal phase-out solutions.
On 15 November join Tariye Gbadegesin, Crispian Olver and more to discuss lessons learnt from phase-out efforts around the world:
poweringpastcoal.org/events/scali...
On 15 November join Tariye Gbadegesin, Crispian Olver and more to discuss lessons learnt from phase-out efforts around the world:
poweringpastcoal.org/events/scali...
November 11, 2025 at 12:08 PM
From early retirement mechanisms to just transition plans, there are many emerging coal phase-out solutions.
On 15 November join Tariye Gbadegesin, Crispian Olver and more to discuss lessons learnt from phase-out efforts around the world:
poweringpastcoal.org/events/scali...
On 15 November join Tariye Gbadegesin, Crispian Olver and more to discuss lessons learnt from phase-out efforts around the world:
poweringpastcoal.org/events/scali...
At COP30, countries have the tools to fast track their coal to clean transitions.
The challenge now is to support countries in implementing strong enabling policies.
In Belem we have four events tackling exactly this 📈
poweringpastcoal.org/cop30/
The challenge now is to support countries in implementing strong enabling policies.
In Belem we have four events tackling exactly this 📈
poweringpastcoal.org/cop30/
November 5, 2025 at 10:47 AM
At COP30, countries have the tools to fast track their coal to clean transitions.
The challenge now is to support countries in implementing strong enabling policies.
In Belem we have four events tackling exactly this 📈
poweringpastcoal.org/cop30/
The challenge now is to support countries in implementing strong enabling policies.
In Belem we have four events tackling exactly this 📈
poweringpastcoal.org/cop30/
Great news 🎉 Morocco has committed to phase out coal power by 2040, conditional on international support.
With the UNFCCC's NDC Synthesis report expected soon, this commitment stands out as a particularly ambitious one.
More here:
poweringpastcoal.org/news/morocco...
With the UNFCCC's NDC Synthesis report expected soon, this commitment stands out as a particularly ambitious one.
More here:
poweringpastcoal.org/news/morocco...
October 24, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Great news 🎉 Morocco has committed to phase out coal power by 2040, conditional on international support.
With the UNFCCC's NDC Synthesis report expected soon, this commitment stands out as a particularly ambitious one.
More here:
poweringpastcoal.org/news/morocco...
With the UNFCCC's NDC Synthesis report expected soon, this commitment stands out as a particularly ambitious one.
More here:
poweringpastcoal.org/news/morocco...
Interested in ensuring a just transition from coal-to-clean?
We’ll be co-hosting a side-event on the topic at the G20 Energy Transitions Working Group Ministerial Meeting in Durban, South Africa on the 7th of October.
Register for the event here:
poweringpastcoal.org/events/high-...
We’ll be co-hosting a side-event on the topic at the G20 Energy Transitions Working Group Ministerial Meeting in Durban, South Africa on the 7th of October.
Register for the event here:
poweringpastcoal.org/events/high-...
October 2, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Interested in ensuring a just transition from coal-to-clean?
We’ll be co-hosting a side-event on the topic at the G20 Energy Transitions Working Group Ministerial Meeting in Durban, South Africa on the 7th of October.
Register for the event here:
poweringpastcoal.org/events/high-...
We’ll be co-hosting a side-event on the topic at the G20 Energy Transitions Working Group Ministerial Meeting in Durban, South Africa on the 7th of October.
Register for the event here:
poweringpastcoal.org/events/high-...
At #ClimateWeekNYC yesterday, the Coal Transition Commission, hosted by the PPCA, gathered governments and finance to discuss the priority next steps in the transition from coal to clean power.
Explore examples of how we can accelerate this work here:
poweringpastcoal.org/solutions-ba...
Explore examples of how we can accelerate this work here:
poweringpastcoal.org/solutions-ba...
September 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM
At #ClimateWeekNYC yesterday, the Coal Transition Commission, hosted by the PPCA, gathered governments and finance to discuss the priority next steps in the transition from coal to clean power.
Explore examples of how we can accelerate this work here:
poweringpastcoal.org/solutions-ba...
Explore examples of how we can accelerate this work here:
poweringpastcoal.org/solutions-ba...
The world can move from coal power to clean energy, and our Solutions Bank shows how.
Featuring 1️⃣7️⃣case studies from 5️⃣ continents, this Bank will contribute to the Action Agenda for COP30.
Launching today at #ClimateWeekNYC. Find out more here ⏩
poweringpastcoal.org/solutions-ba...
Featuring 1️⃣7️⃣case studies from 5️⃣ continents, this Bank will contribute to the Action Agenda for COP30.
Launching today at #ClimateWeekNYC. Find out more here ⏩
poweringpastcoal.org/solutions-ba...
September 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The world can move from coal power to clean energy, and our Solutions Bank shows how.
Featuring 1️⃣7️⃣case studies from 5️⃣ continents, this Bank will contribute to the Action Agenda for COP30.
Launching today at #ClimateWeekNYC. Find out more here ⏩
poweringpastcoal.org/solutions-ba...
Featuring 1️⃣7️⃣case studies from 5️⃣ continents, this Bank will contribute to the Action Agenda for COP30.
Launching today at #ClimateWeekNYC. Find out more here ⏩
poweringpastcoal.org/solutions-ba...
Central Europe turns from coal dependency to solar powerhouse 💪
The regions solar output has grown at double the pace of the EU as a whole.
Hungary, Poland and Czechia stand out as key success stories.
More from @ember-energy.org here: ember-energy.org/latest-updat....
The regions solar output has grown at double the pace of the EU as a whole.
Hungary, Poland and Czechia stand out as key success stories.
More from @ember-energy.org here: ember-energy.org/latest-updat....
September 18, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Central Europe turns from coal dependency to solar powerhouse 💪
The regions solar output has grown at double the pace of the EU as a whole.
Hungary, Poland and Czechia stand out as key success stories.
More from @ember-energy.org here: ember-energy.org/latest-updat....
The regions solar output has grown at double the pace of the EU as a whole.
Hungary, Poland and Czechia stand out as key success stories.
More from @ember-energy.org here: ember-energy.org/latest-updat....
Representatives from 🇬🇧🇨🇦🇰🇷🇵🇭🇪🇺 met today at #CEM16 in Busan to discuss coal-to-clean transitions in Asia-Pacific.
They made clear that through these transitions, countries, including South Korea, can boost:
⬆️Economic Competitiveness
⬆️Job Creation
⬆️Energy Security
They made clear that through these transitions, countries, including South Korea, can boost:
⬆️Economic Competitiveness
⬆️Job Creation
⬆️Energy Security
August 25, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Representatives from 🇬🇧🇨🇦🇰🇷🇵🇭🇪🇺 met today at #CEM16 in Busan to discuss coal-to-clean transitions in Asia-Pacific.
They made clear that through these transitions, countries, including South Korea, can boost:
⬆️Economic Competitiveness
⬆️Job Creation
⬆️Energy Security
They made clear that through these transitions, countries, including South Korea, can boost:
⬆️Economic Competitiveness
⬆️Job Creation
⬆️Energy Security
At #CEM16 tomorrow?
Don’t miss our event with @forourclimate on coal to clean energy transitions around the world.
Featuring @SelwinHart, Korean National Assembly member Kim Jungho, Undersecretary Felix William Fuentebella of the Philippines and more.
poweringpastcoal.org/events/from-...
Don’t miss our event with @forourclimate on coal to clean energy transitions around the world.
Featuring @SelwinHart, Korean National Assembly member Kim Jungho, Undersecretary Felix William Fuentebella of the Philippines and more.
poweringpastcoal.org/events/from-...
August 24, 2025 at 5:00 AM
At #CEM16 tomorrow?
Don’t miss our event with @forourclimate on coal to clean energy transitions around the world.
Featuring @SelwinHart, Korean National Assembly member Kim Jungho, Undersecretary Felix William Fuentebella of the Philippines and more.
poweringpastcoal.org/events/from-...
Don’t miss our event with @forourclimate on coal to clean energy transitions around the world.
Featuring @SelwinHart, Korean National Assembly member Kim Jungho, Undersecretary Felix William Fuentebella of the Philippines and more.
poweringpastcoal.org/events/from-...
Up next at #CEM16: How can countries in the Asia-Pacific region effectively transition from coal to clean energy?
Join @SelwinHart, Korean National Assembly member Kim Jungho and Undersecretary Felix William Fuentebella of the Philippines to find out.
poweringpastcoal.org/events/from-...
Join @SelwinHart, Korean National Assembly member Kim Jungho and Undersecretary Felix William Fuentebella of the Philippines to find out.
poweringpastcoal.org/events/from-...
August 21, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Up next at #CEM16: How can countries in the Asia-Pacific region effectively transition from coal to clean energy?
Join @SelwinHart, Korean National Assembly member Kim Jungho and Undersecretary Felix William Fuentebella of the Philippines to find out.
poweringpastcoal.org/events/from-...
Join @SelwinHart, Korean National Assembly member Kim Jungho and Undersecretary Felix William Fuentebella of the Philippines to find out.
poweringpastcoal.org/events/from-...
Attending CEM16 in Busan?
Join us in exploring how South Korea could accelerate its coal to clean transition using:
🔵Lessons from state-owned utilities
🔵Transition plans for industrial competitiveness
🔵Just transition strategies
More info here ⏩
poweringpastcoal.org/events/from-...
Join us in exploring how South Korea could accelerate its coal to clean transition using:
🔵Lessons from state-owned utilities
🔵Transition plans for industrial competitiveness
🔵Just transition strategies
More info here ⏩
poweringpastcoal.org/events/from-...
August 13, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Attending CEM16 in Busan?
Join us in exploring how South Korea could accelerate its coal to clean transition using:
🔵Lessons from state-owned utilities
🔵Transition plans for industrial competitiveness
🔵Just transition strategies
More info here ⏩
poweringpastcoal.org/events/from-...
Join us in exploring how South Korea could accelerate its coal to clean transition using:
🔵Lessons from state-owned utilities
🔵Transition plans for industrial competitiveness
🔵Just transition strategies
More info here ⏩
poweringpastcoal.org/events/from-...
Our two LCAW events saw:
⏩OECD countries sharing lessons from coal phase-out (🇬🇧🇨🇱🇪🇸🇮🇪)
⏩Emerging economies discuss financing solutions to retire coal early
⏩Business call for No New Coal commitments in NDC
Read more on the next steps before COP30:
poweringpastcoal.org/news/governm...
⏩OECD countries sharing lessons from coal phase-out (🇬🇧🇨🇱🇪🇸🇮🇪)
⏩Emerging economies discuss financing solutions to retire coal early
⏩Business call for No New Coal commitments in NDC
Read more on the next steps before COP30:
poweringpastcoal.org/news/governm...
June 26, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Our two LCAW events saw:
⏩OECD countries sharing lessons from coal phase-out (🇬🇧🇨🇱🇪🇸🇮🇪)
⏩Emerging economies discuss financing solutions to retire coal early
⏩Business call for No New Coal commitments in NDC
Read more on the next steps before COP30:
poweringpastcoal.org/news/governm...
⏩OECD countries sharing lessons from coal phase-out (🇬🇧🇨🇱🇪🇸🇮🇪)
⏩Emerging economies discuss financing solutions to retire coal early
⏩Business call for No New Coal commitments in NDC
Read more on the next steps before COP30:
poweringpastcoal.org/news/governm...
‘One thing we hear from businesses above anything else is predictability from governments.’
Andrew Prag of We Mean Business says this means that, to encourage investment, countries should commit to No New Coal in the build-up to COP30 ⏩
Speaking on the final our panel today at our LCAW event.
Andrew Prag of We Mean Business says this means that, to encourage investment, countries should commit to No New Coal in the build-up to COP30 ⏩
Speaking on the final our panel today at our LCAW event.
June 25, 2025 at 9:21 AM
‘One thing we hear from businesses above anything else is predictability from governments.’
Andrew Prag of We Mean Business says this means that, to encourage investment, countries should commit to No New Coal in the build-up to COP30 ⏩
Speaking on the final our panel today at our LCAW event.
Andrew Prag of We Mean Business says this means that, to encourage investment, countries should commit to No New Coal in the build-up to COP30 ⏩
Speaking on the final our panel today at our LCAW event.
“We turned a challenge into an opportunity”
“For every job you lose in the fossil economy, you gain two in the green economy...This is the global average, in Spain it’s a lot more.”
@gonsaenzdemiera of Iberdrola speaking on Spain’s rapid transition from coal to clean.
“For every job you lose in the fossil economy, you gain two in the green economy...This is the global average, in Spain it’s a lot more.”
@gonsaenzdemiera of Iberdrola speaking on Spain’s rapid transition from coal to clean.
June 25, 2025 at 8:44 AM
“We turned a challenge into an opportunity”
“For every job you lose in the fossil economy, you gain two in the green economy...This is the global average, in Spain it’s a lot more.”
@gonsaenzdemiera of Iberdrola speaking on Spain’s rapid transition from coal to clean.
“For every job you lose in the fossil economy, you gain two in the green economy...This is the global average, in Spain it’s a lot more.”
@gonsaenzdemiera of Iberdrola speaking on Spain’s rapid transition from coal to clean.
"There is no single model to how a country phases out coal"
“But there are many examples of how countries, communities and businesses have worked together to make coal phase-out a reality"
UK Minister McCarthy opening our event on progress and opportunity in coal transitions.
“But there are many examples of how countries, communities and businesses have worked together to make coal phase-out a reality"
UK Minister McCarthy opening our event on progress and opportunity in coal transitions.
June 25, 2025 at 7:47 AM
"There is no single model to how a country phases out coal"
“But there are many examples of how countries, communities and businesses have worked together to make coal phase-out a reality"
UK Minister McCarthy opening our event on progress and opportunity in coal transitions.
“But there are many examples of how countries, communities and businesses have worked together to make coal phase-out a reality"
UK Minister McCarthy opening our event on progress and opportunity in coal transitions.